Amazon has pledged $20,000 to Fort Bend County’s food security efforts, the Office of Fort Bend County Precinct 4 Commissioner Ken DeMerchant announced Monday. “Addressing food insecurity and re-imagining green spaces in Precinct 4 is my passion project,” said DeMerchant. “I’ve wanted to start a community garden in Precinct 4 for some time now, but…

Hats off to the twin cities for making the Fort Bend County Fair parade happen. I was so excited to see all the folks out watching the parade and supporting the cities! It was such beautiful weather. I was with my jeep family, and we had about 11 jeeps in our group. My granddaughters and…

(Richmond, Texas)- Richmond Commission approved an Interlocal Agreement with Fort Bend County for the patching and overlay of fifteen City streets (4000 ft.). This agreement provides for Fort Bend County Road and Bridge to assist the City with overlay projects, providing equipment and associated labor. This partnership between City and County has occurred in Precinct…

National Night Out is a celebration of community and it is headed to Fort Bend County. While most of the country celebrates National Night Out on the first Tuesday in August, most of Texas celebrates the event on the first Tuesday in October to avoid the heat of summer. This year the event will be…

The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce’s Business and Professional Division will host an informative event, “How to Attract & Retain Employees” with Owner/Principal of HR in Alignment, Mike Dobert. This session, moderated by King Banerjee, FBCC Business & Professional Division Chair, will be held Tuesday, October 12, 2021 from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM at…

The Fort Bend County Fair has been a cornerstone of Fort Bend’s culture for 85 years now. At the heart of the fair is the Livestock Show and Auction, and for the FFA students competing with their animals, the fair marks the culmination of months of hard work- and a time to say goodbye. Original…

Twenty-two contestants, age 4-20, stepped up to the microphone on Saturday to compete in the 2021 Fort Bend County Fair Talent Show. The contestants sang, danced, played the ukulele, keyboard and guitar. Here’s a look at the contestants on stage. Original Article: https://www.fbherald.com/news/fort-bend-county-has-talent/article_7fa2063b-d199-5487-85bc-14e8335a2464.html

A week after the return of classes at Fort Bend ISD in August, the district had already seen hundreds of positive COVID-19 cases, in the middle of a surge that left many parents concerned for their children’s safety. Fort Bend County Judge KP George issued a mask mandate for the… Original Article: https://www.texasstandard.org/stories/frustration-grows-among-fort-bend-isd-parents-over-conflicting-mask-mandate-messaging/

The 85th Annual Fort Bend County Fair and Rodeo is underway. County residents and other attendees lined Highway 90 between Richmond and Rosenberg for the “Tradition Returns” Parade. Horse riders, marching bands, drill teams, cheerleaders, Arabia Shriners, ROTC, others and plenty of floats entertained the crowds during the Sept. 24… Original Article: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/neighborhood/sugarland/article/Fort-Bend-County-Fair-underway-and-welcoming-16486162.php

On a drizzly afternoon in early August, chef Chris Williams drives by Kendleton Grocery, a small, quaint-looking blue structure at an intersection just off U.S. 59. Inside, it’s a simple convenience store that sometimes sells burgers and fried chicken, but as Williams explains, it’s the only food store that serves the town of Kendleton in…

FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas – After it was canceled due to COVID-19 last year, the 85th annual Fort Bend County Fair kicked off on Friday. A parade included everything from marching bands and cheerleaders to hot rods and pageant queens. “We really missed it last year, so we’re glad it’s… Original Article: https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2021/09/24/fort-bend-county-fair-returns-to-rosenberg-after-cancellation-due-to-covid-19-last-year/